Malaysian Business articles from July 2011

Malaysian Business archives from July 2011

Manufacturing talk.
July 16, 2011... THE manufacturing sector is the country's engine of growth. But the sector is said to be losing its competitiveness to other countries in the region. What are the issues? While manufacturers are willing to slug it out in an environment of...

Social media advantage!
July 16, 2011... Businesses both big and small are flocking to social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Foursquare to build robust communities of followers, stay ahead of the competition and increase profits. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,...

Facebook partners better.
July 16, 2011... Facebook has recently inked a partnership with a local digital marketing specialist Better Sdn Bhd to engage Malaysian marketers on the popular social network. According to Stephen Dolan (pictured), commercial director of Facebook Asia, the...

Monster.com introduces Return2Home.
July 16, 2011... The new initiative supports Government's ongoing focus on attracting non resident Malaysians back home IN A MOVE TO ENCOURAGE Malaysians currently working overseas to explore opportunities within their homeland, Monster Malaysia, a leading...

Peterlabs sets for bigger things.
July 16, 2011... ANIMAL FEED PRODUCER PETERlABS HOLDINGS BHD expects 20% growth in revenue as it surges ahead. PeterLabs, which is due for an ACE Market listing on July 26, made a profit-after-tax of RM6 million for the year to December 31 2010 on revenue of...

Polycom supports OVCC.
July 16, 2011... POLYCOM INC, A PROVIDER OF unified communications, is providing the key component of the newly launched Open Visual Communications Consortium's (OVCC) open video exchange cloud with its Polycom UC Intelligent Core infrastructure. The OVCC,...

Exabytes chooses Kaspersky.
July 16, 2011... KASPERSKY LAB, A LEADING DEVELOPER OF SECURE CONTENT and threat management solutions, inked a partnership deal with Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's leading web hosting company to provide Exabytes' clients with Kaspersky Hosted Email...

The next step.
July 16, 2011... What's in store for RHBCap now that its takeover bid has failed? RHB Capital Bhd's stock was heavilly sold down after the country's top two banking groups walked away from any potential takeover of the fifth largest bank late last month. ...

IPOs pick up.
July 16, 2011... Bursa Malaysia sees a pick-up in initial public offerings. How are their performances so far? INITIAL Public Offering (IPO) activity is indeed picking up on Bursa Malaysia, with 25 IPOs slated for listing in the January-July 2011 period - and...

Commodity investing.
July 16, 2011... A recent pullback in commodities... so what to do next? AFTER THE rapid rise in commodity prices in early 2011, we were not surprised to see a recent pullback due, in part, to the US dollar weakness that reversed in early May. In addition,...

Keeping the wheels turning.
July 16, 2011... While Malaysian manufacturers are willing to slug it out In an increasingly competitive world, they could do with some help from the government. What are their needs And what can the authorities do? THE World Bank ranks Malaysia 21st out of...

With intent and purpose.
July 16, 2011... A meeting with FMM president Tan Sri Mustafa Mansur reveals a man deeply committed to raising the competitiveness of Malaysia's manufacturing sector for the sake of the country's survival. TAN Sri Mustafa Mansur, who has led the Federation of...

Innovation cornerstone for malaysian SMEs.
July 16, 2011... SMIDEX 2011 saw the convergence of the biggest number of exhibitors both from domestic and international markets showcasing their latest innovative products and services. AS THE custodian of local small and medium-sized enterprises, SME...

The Innovative SME.
July 16, 2011... For ProEight Offshore Engineering Sdn Bhd, bagging two awards at the recent SME Innovation Showcase 2011, is a catalyst to improve further ProEight Offshore Engineering Sdn Bhd Winner: Best Innovation Award in Manufacturing & Top Most...

Innovators in Bioremediation.
July 16, 2011... BioFusion Sdn Bhd believes taking care of the environment makes good business sense BioFusion Sdn Bhd Winner: Best Innovation Award in Biotechnology and Agro Technology For the winner of the Best Innovation Award in Biotechnology and...

Pioneer in Smart Card & Security IC.
July 16, 2011... Malaysia Microelectronic Solutions Sdn Bhd is pursuing strategic alliances to grow the business Malaysia Microelectronic Solutions Sdn Bhd Winner: Best Innovation Award in Engineering and Industrial Design Malaysia Microelectronic...

Fuelling green activities.
July 16, 2011... Success Nexus Sdn Bhd is looking to be a big bio-refinery player Success Nexus Sdn Bhd Winner: Best Innovation Award in Green Technology Success Nexus Sdn Bhd is a green bio-refinery company, employing low- cost, multi-feedstock...

Education at its best.(Company overview)
July 16, 2011... India's foremost research and teaching private university is establishing a full-fledged university with entrepreneurial links in Malaysia - Manipal International University. NOT NEW to Malaysia, Manipal University already has a medical...

Boom times over?
July 16, 2011... Can crude palm oil prices hold? SINCE early February 2011, crude palm oil (CPO) prices have been declining fast from their peak of approximately RM3,950/tonne to approximately RM3,000/tonne currently (see price chart), sending some concerns...

Celebrating Management Accounting.
July 16, 2011... The Malaysian Institute of Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting jointly organised the 'National Award for Management Accountants Breakfast Talk' recently. It attracted a number of participants from a broad spectrum of...

Into the deep.
July 16, 2011... The new frontiers in oil and gas exploration and production is deepwater or ultra deepwater. Towards this end, Floating Production Storage and Offloading or FPSO vessels come in handy. In this first of a two-part series, we take a look. THE...

Three principles of growth to PIC-hood.
July 16, 2011... Three principles each responsible adult should heed in their quest for financial freedom... AS I start this column, my wife and I are sitting on a coach in KL waiting for it to load up with some friends before we leave for the long drive to...

All about resilience.
July 16, 2011... How They Started in Tough Times - How 25 companies started and thrived during an economic crisis details how top businesses survived the hard times. 'How They Started in Tough Times - How 25 companies started and thrived during an economic...

AL Rajhi bank'S 'biar benar' campaign.
July 16, 2011... AL Rajhi Bank has launched 'Biar Benar', a campaign that enables depositors to win exciting monthly and grand prize draws. The campaign is designed to reward every customer who opens an Al Rajhi Mudharabah Savings and Current Account. True to...

.my Domain registry.
July 16, 2011... The sole administrator for all web addresses end with .my in Malaysia, .my Domain Registry has launched .my Day 2011. The event, which was officiated by Datuk Dr Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad, Deputy Secretary General (Policy) of Ministry of...

US potatoes cooking workshop.
July 16, 2011... The US Potatoes Board with the cooperation of Fujihome Global Bhd and Berita Publishing Sdn Bhd (BPSB) recently organised a cooking workshop. The one-day workshop gave an opportunity to the readers of BPSB publications to acquire skills on...

Oman air wins best business class seat award.
July 16, 2011... Oman Air was named winner of the 'World's Best Business Class Airline Seat' award at the '2011 World Airline Awards', in a ceremony held in the French Air and Space Museum at the Paris International Air Show. The runners-up in this 'Best...

The new standard for efficiency.
July 16, 2011... After five years of production and sales of the S-Class V221 series in Malaysia, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is pleased to present the new generation S 350 L and S 500 L BlueEFFICIENCY with latest BlueDIRECT V6 and V8 engines. With an even more...

Go Canon!
July 16, 2011... Canon has launched its LV series of projectors. Features include native WXGA widescreen resolution (1280 x 800), 2500 Lumens and 3000:1 contrast ratio, 1.2x optical zoom lens, longer lamp and air filter life and auto set-up, among others.

Fuji Xerox technology.
July 16, 2011... Fuji Xerox has launched its high performance digital colour multifunction devices (MFDs) series - the ApeosPort-IV/DocuCentre-IV C7780/C6680/C5580, an ecological-friendly document management technology that not only boosts productivity but...

Samsung Galaxy S II.
July 16, 2011... Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd has launched the Samsung GALAXY S II. The flagship Android" powered smartphone features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, HSPA+ connectivity providing data transfer of up to 21Mbps, and a Super AMOLED Plus...

SME Corp and Microsoft Unite to Promote Cloud Computing.
July 16, 2011... SME CORPORATION MALAYSIA AND Microsoft Malaysia have joined forces to promote the adoption of cloud computing solutions among small and midsize businesses throughout Malaysia. The announcement was made at the Malaysian launch of Microsoft...

Celcom teams up with Nokia Siemens Networks.
July 16, 2011... CELCOM AXIATA BHD has awarded a contract to Nokia Siemens Networks to boost its network as part of its ongoing network expansion and upgrade in Klang Valley. Nokia Siemens Networks will provide HSPA+ at up tp 42Mbps to cater especially to the...

Virtualisation goes mainstream.
July 16, 2011... ADOPTION OF SERVER VIRTUALISATION is rather widespread today where more than 62% of organisations in Malaysia are already discussing private and hybrid cloud deployments. According to Symantec Corp's Malaysia findings of its 2011...

Clouds should never prove too fast to secure.
July 16, 2011... IF YOU SUSPECT THAT CLOUD computing is an older concept than many in this industry would have us believe then, like many experienced network professionals, you are not alone. The specialists in charge of applications and servers seem very...

Refugee conundrum.
July 16, 2011... Malaysia's refugee burden has been worsening in recent years. So why not seize the opportunity and use these people to help alleviate the labour shortage in certain sectors? IN MID-JUNE, Australian lawmakers were up in arms over a refugee...

Public housing poser.
July 16, 2011... While 1Malaysia Development Bhd's - our very own sovereign wealth fund - efforts to provide affordable housing for the rakyat under the Government's Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia scheme is noble, is it viable? DEALING with the nation's bounty...

Flying higher.
July 16, 2011... MAS will upgrade its fleet in a modernisation plan that will lower costs and boost profitability and competitiveness. IN THE next couple of years, Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) will be taking delivery of many new aircraft as part of a...

Airbus' show and tell.(Company overview)
July 16, 2011... Airbus swamped the competition with its super planes at the recent Paris International Air Show. AIRBUS scored a runaway order victory at the recent Paris International Air Show for 730 of its aircraft worth an estimated US$72.2 billion. The...

Provider of financial e-commerce solutions.
July 16, 2011... N2N Global Solutions Sdn Bhd leverages on internet computing technology to enable investors to make sound investment decisions N2N Global Solutions Sdn Bhd Winner: Best Innovation Award in ICT & Electrical & Electronics N2N...

A link that binds.
July 16, 2011... The Penang Bridge has proven its worth in cementing commercial, industrial and community ties between the island and the mainland. THANKS to the power of philately, the Penang Bridge with its quartet of sabre-tipped towers anchoring a cobweb...

Radio blares on.
July 16, 2011... Radio holds it own against the onslaught of New Media. What has the medium got going for it? NAYSAYERS had been predicting the demise of the radio for decades. But radio, in the face of the rise and proliferation of television and later the...

Fishing for a fortune.
July 16, 2011... Much coveted by everyone, wealth is a wonderful thing to possess. But it has its drawbacks, not least losing it. OKAY KIDS, IT'S STORY-TELLING TIME.. Many, many years ago, a group of Sixth Formers were on a school outing on a rock outcrop...

Luck needed?
July 16, 2011... The political path does not look easy for Yingluck Shinawatra, tipped to become Thailand's first woman Prime Minister. IN AN ironic twist in Thai politics, the party which was accused by the Bangkok elite for masterminding the arson attacks...

Talent trajectory.
July 16, 2011... How top talent uses networks and where rising stars get trapped. RESEARCH over the last few decades has highlighted that the quality and scope of employees' networks have a substantial impact on their ability to solve problems, learn when...

Advance pricing arrangements.
July 16, 2011... Latest developments in transfer pricing. EARLIER this year, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) concluded Malaysia's first unilateral Advance Pricing Arrangement (APA). The OECD defines an APA1 as 'an arrangement that determines, in advance of...

Top cop.
July 16, 2011... He was one of the most well-known policemen of the 1980s and 1990s. He once hunted notorious criminals like Bentong Kali and oversaw the rescue operations of national disasters like the Highland Tower collapse. These days, Tan Sri Zaman Khan...

Community choir's tradition of performance.
July 16, 2011... Leveraging on its philosophy of building a community in harmony, Cheryl Teh of The Philharmonic Society of Selangor talks to Brenda James about preparations for the upcoming concert and how the community choir aims to make a difference. THE...

Getting your message across.
July 16, 2011... '10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators', * By: Carmine Gallo * Publisher: Advantage Quest * Pages: 234 * Price: RM29.90 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators spells out how to...

Surely Epson.
July 16, 2011... Epson has launched the first Epson SurePress L-4033A in Asia outside of Japan. The Epson SurePress is a highly versatile short-run digital press designed to print labels efficiently and profitably. It represents Epson's entry into the...

CIMB's Youth foray.
July 16, 2011... CIMB Bank has launched 'CIMB YOUth', a unique banking experience that encourages saving in a fun and rewarding way for youths aged 12-23 years. CIMB YOUth comes with YOUth Savers Account that offers higher interest rates than regular savings...

OBG's Sabah report.
July 16, 2011... The Oxford Business Group (OBG)'s first report on Sabah provides in-depth coverage of the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) blueprint and considers the interest that the long-term development plan is generating among global investors. 'The...

RHB treat.
July 16, 2011... The RHB Banking Group treated 150 underprivileged children from four homes to the Matinee Show of The Sound of Music - The Musical recently. The children invited to the musical were amongst the underprivileged children from various welfare homes...

Bio-Xcell makes Malaysia proud.
July 16, 2011... Malaysian Bio-XCell Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp), showcased Malaysia's biotechnology ecosystem and the country's strength as a regional biotech hub at the Bio International Convention 2011 (BIO DC)...

New Myvi cruises in.
July 16, 2011... Perodua has launched the new Myvi. The car is an evolution of both style and functionality and has been the country's top-selling model for five years running, with some 487,400 units sold between May 2005 and May 2011. The new Myvi has a...

The Haven bags international quality award.
July 16, 2011... The Haven Lakeside Residences has bagged the 'International Arch of Europe Award' at its 25th International Quality Convention held in Frankfurt, Germany, recently. This award, dubbed the 'Oscars of the Business World', recognises quality and...

Runway to success.
July 16, 2011... 'KLIA Awards 2010' are for all airlines and service providers operating at the KL International Airport (KLIA), honouring partners with exceptional performance. Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad highlighted KLIA's performance last year, saying in 2010 the...

Wild colours.
July 16, 2011... AKZONOBEL has launched Dulux PURE, a new eco-friendly paint formulated to purify air for interiors. The technologically-advanced paint refreshes indoor air by neutralising the formaldehyde gas and converting it into water vapour. The new Dulux...

Cyber attacks necessitate superior protection.
July 1, 2011... THE RECENT ATTACKS ON government portals have raised a red flag for most people on the safety of the Internet. According to reports, the data of 392 users of the Sabah Tourism site were stolen and released to the public, while 41 different...

Should you invest in US properties?
July 1, 2011... You've probably seen advertisements on investing in US properties in the local newspapers in recent weeks. The write-up does make it sound like a super deal as we can buy properties for a 30%, 40% or even 50% discount from their prices three...

A Business intelligence collaboration.
July 1, 2011... CISCO AND SAP RECENTLY announced a collaboration to deliver optimised business intelligence solutions for enterprise, service provider and midmarket customers through SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance (SAP HANA) on the Cisco Unified...

U Mobile customers can pay through Pos Malaysia.
July 1, 2011... IN AN EFFORT TO DELIVER A superior customer experience, U Mobile Sdn Bhd and Pos Malaysia Bhd recently announced a partnership enabling U Mobile customers to pay their bills through the vast network of Pos Malaysia. This partnership...

Meeting ERP market demand.
July 1, 2011... IN A MOVE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIC alliances globally to produce the best value for its customers, IFS Solutions Malaysia considered various options before entering into a partnership agreement with engineering and project management solutions...

Disrupted flight plan.
July 1, 2011... With a dwindling presence globally and poor financial results, can Malaysia Airlines take on the likes of fast-expanding low-fare giant AirAsia and the soon-to-be-operating low-fare long-haul subsidiary of Singapore Airlines? SEVERAL weeks...

The age of socialytics is here.
July 1, 2011... THE ADVENT OF SOCIAL networks and blogs is clearly a step forward towards customer interaction. User generated content (UGC) through social networks made it possible to monitor movements of people's behaviour. People who had no personal websites...

Water politics.
July 1, 2011... The problems relating to the consolidation of water resources in Selangor have been dragging on for years. If not addressed properly, the social and financial implications will be grave. THE POLITICAL BICKERING OVER CONTROL FOR Selangor's...

Refuelling the industry.
July 1, 2011... While some wonder how Petronas will finance its vastly increased capital expenditure targets for the next five years, analysts agree that the increased spending would be good for the whole industry PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (Petronas)'s decision...

A return to core competency.
July 1, 2011... After diversifying into other metals, Malaysia Smelting Corp refocuses on where it performs best - the tin business. The effort is paying off for the integrated refined tin producer. MALAYSIA Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC) may be the world's...

Hot new phase.
July 1, 2011... Oil specialist player Uzma's low entry point makes it a strong bet for investors wanting to ride on its recovery story. MENTION an exclusive niche player and investors are likely to take a second look. Top that up with a new phase and a...

Profile of a fraudster.
July 1, 2011... Presenting KPMG's 2011 global analysis of fraudsters, and the fraudster is...... FRAUD can be an organisation's worst nightmare. Significant fraud is likely to cause losses and damage a company's reputation, or even leave organisations...

Growing demand.
July 1, 2011... As the SME sector expands, so does its financing needs. What are the steps taken to address this? THE small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the Malaysian economy. Contributions from SMEs to Malaysia's Gross Domestic...

Inflationary matters.
July 1, 2011... Inflation has risen to a two-year high of late. Can we cope? THE recent announcement from the Department of Statistics that inflation had reached a 24-month high in April saw some furrowed brows amongst many investors, even while Central Bank...

The Elephant's Elephantine needs!
July 1, 2011... Despite challenges, Malaysian companies have opportunities from infrastructure projects to palm-oil downstream activities in India. AS YOUR plane begins to descend on Mumbai's Chatrapati International Airport (the name of this creaking,...

Treading the blessed path.
July 1, 2011... MK Land Holdings Bhd's founder Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar feels he has a lot to thank for. And what better way to express that than by giving back to society? NOT many tycoons do what Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar is doing. The...

A Moral duty.
July 1, 2011... Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar exhorts that every individual on the planet should do his part to preserve the environment. THE charismatic Tan Sri Mustapha Kamal Abu Bakar, once dubbed the King of Affordable Homes, is one unforgettable...

The turnaround.
July 1, 2011... How cash-strapped MK Land Holdings Bhd changed its fortunes. MK LAND Holdings Bhd was facing imminent collapse three years ago. The financial year ended June 30, 2008 had been the most challenging for the property developer since its...

Time to buy.(Company overview)
July 1, 2011... Blue Ocean Companies seem to be prime candidates for the next wave in the market. WITH THE market trending sideways for some months already, speculative and short-term thematic plays seem to have taken a breather with investors. Hence, many...

Staying relevant.
July 1, 2011... For it to remain one of Malaysia's top home electronics and electrical brands, Panasonic must be doing many things right. Undoubtedly, one of them is its ability to create and innovate to stay relevant. MY mother swears by National,...

Time is precious.
July 1, 2011... The science of success management system for you and your business. 'Your measure of respect for time is opportunity's measure of respect for you.' Dr Napoleon Hill EVERY human being on this planet is given only 24 hours a day or 8,760...

Corporate powerhouse.(Company overview)
July 1, 2011... MMC Corporation celebrates a century in business and nation-building this year. As it looks back with pride at its formidable history, what can we look forward to in the furture? MMC Corporation Bhd celebrates 100 years in business this year....

Corporate milestones.
July 1, 2011... 1911 * Malayan Tin Dredging Limited (MTDL) was incorporated in London with a nominal capital of STG100,000. 1912 * MTDL's first bucket dredge was successfully installed in the company's first mining field in Batu Gajah, Perak....

Bersih: To have or not to have?
July 1, 2011... The planned 'BERSIH' rally for this month has been attracting a lot of attention. What are the repercussions of not allowing it as opposed to letting it take place? GOING into the 1970s, the United States (US) was fast closing its involvement...

West Philippine sea: What's in a name?
July 1, 2011... It's an empty label devoid of any legal meaning. TO assert its sovereignty over some body of waters in the South China Sea, the Philippine government has started to use 'West Philippine Sea' to describe a maritime area that is deemed to be an...

Resist the lure of a welfare state.
July 1, 2011... If you are not one to sit around and wait for handouts, plan your finances now. These are some basic pointers to help you get started. THERE'S been too much hot air expended recently, on both sides of the Malaysian political divide, as to...